Owatonna Alternative Learning Center 9-12

Summary:

Owatonna Alternative Learning Center 9-12 is a small public high school serving grades 9-12 in Owatonna, Minnesota, part of the Owatonna Public School District. Unfortunately, this school consistently ranks among the lowest-performing high schools in the state, with significant challenges in academic achievement, graduation rates, and overall performance compared to nearby schools.

Owatonna Alternative Learning Center 9-12 has very low proficiency rates on standardized tests, with only 15.38% of students proficient in reading compared to 53.77% for the district and 51.74% for the state. The school also has concerning graduation and dropout rates, with four-year graduation rates ranging from 20.5% to 44.1% over the past five years and dropout rates as high as 32.3%. Additionally, the school serves a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students, ranging from 50% to 77.55% over the past three years.

When compared to other schools in the Owatonna area, such as Owatonna Senior High, which is less than a mile away, Owatonna Alternative Learning Center 9-12 stands out as an outlier in terms of academic performance. The combination of low test scores, high dropout rates, and a high percentage of economically disadvantaged students suggests that the school may be facing systemic challenges in providing a high-quality education to its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public 9-12

338 E Main St
Owatonna, MN 55060-8888

(507) 444-8000

District: Owatonna Public School District

Per Pupil Expenditures: $18,454

Student/teacher ratio: 7.6

Number of students: 90

Racial breakdown:

White:

44.4%

Hispanic:

34.4%

African American:

12.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 71.1%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Owatonna Alternative Learning Center 9-12 is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 2.83. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Owatonna Alternative Learning Center 9-12 who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Owatonna Alternative Learning Center 9-12 is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (44.4%), Hispanic (34.4%), African American (12.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 71.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. This is the highest percentage in the Owatonna Public School District. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Owatonna Alternative Learning Center 9-12 is 7.6, which is the lowest among 4 high schools in the Owatonna Public School District! (See more...)

Compare Owatonna Alternative Learning Center 9-12 employs 11.8 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Owatonna Alternative Learning Center 9-12 is $18,454, which is the highest among 4 high schools in the Owatonna Public School District!

Schooldigger Rankings:

Owatonna Alternative Learning Center 9-12 was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Owatonna Public School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Owatonna Public School District 253^rd of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Owatonna Alternative Learning Center 9-12

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Rank History for all students at Owatonna Alternative Learning Center 9-12

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2004	12.57	377^th	433	12.9%
2005	11.91	405^th	452	10.4%
2006	11.94	387^th	450	14.0%
2007	16.84	382^nd	463	17.5%
2008	7.43	426^th	460	7.4%
2010	7.47	473^rd	540	12.4%
2011	5.11	505^th	545	7.3%
2012	4.67	500^th	539	7.2%
2013	8.09	457^th	534	14.4%
2014	4.90	450^th	483	6.8%
2015	3.35	489^th	504	3.0%
2016	3.07	480^th	489	1.8%
2017	5.66	446^th	489	8.8%
2018	7.56	442^nd	494	10.5%
2019	6.92	445^th	492	9.6%
2021	2.83	421^st	428	1.6%
2022	3.81	462^nd	472	2.1%
2023	2.83	475^th	476	0.2%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Owatonna Alternative Learning Center 9-12

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile
2018	7.01	352^nd	374	5.9%
2019	4.30	365^th	370	1.4%
2021	6.65	261^st	270	3.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Owatonna Alternative Learning Center 9-12

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	2.50	345^th	351	1.7%

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Rank History for White students at Owatonna Alternative Learning Center 9-12

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	MN State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	2.69	400^th	412	2.9%

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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Owatonna Alternative Learning Center 9-12

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
1999	37	0	0	5	0	n/a	n/a	42
2000	62	0	0	11	0	n/a	n/a	73
2001	66	3	0	6	0	n/a	n/a	75
2002	48	2	0	10	0	n/a	n/a	60
2003	48	2	0	10	0	n/a	n/a	60
2004	53	1	2	12	0	n/a	n/a	68
2005	48	2	3	12	0	n/a	n/a	65
2006	47	2	3	21	0	n/a	n/a	73
2007	58	2	0	16	0	n/a	n/a	76
2008	53	2	0	23	0	n/a	n/a	78
2009	44	8	0	20	0	n/a	n/a	72
2010	40	7	0	19	0	n/a	n/a	66
2011	40	5	0	15	1	0	0	61
2012	39	4	0	22	0	0	0	65
2013	34	2	0	22	0	0	0	58
2014	38	4	0	23	0	0	1	66
2015	38	4	0	28	0	0	1	71
2016	39	7	0	29	0	0	1	76
2017	42	3	1	25	1	0	1	73
2018	33	12	0	20	0	0	2	67
2019	42	11	0	27	0	0	2	82
2020	39	8	0	31	0	0	2	80
2021	45	2	0	41	0	0	5	93
2022	38	5	1	35	0	0	3	82
2023	39	11	0	39	2	0	7	98
2024	40	11	1	31	1	0	6	90

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Owatonna Alternative Learning Center 9-12

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	42	0.0	0.0	7.1
2000	73	6.0	12.2	28.8
2001	75	5.0	15.0	16
2002	60	6.0	10.0	18.3
2003	60	6.0	10.0	18.3
2004	68	5.6	12.1	19.1
2005	65	6.7	9.7	35.4
2006	73	7.2	10.1	52.1
2007	76	7.2	10.6	42.1
2008	78	7.5	10.4	62.8
2009	72	7.0	10.3	63.9
2010	66	7.4	8.8	72.7
2011	61	7.3	8.2	54.1
2012	65	6.1	10.6	67.7
2013	58	5.6	10.2	65.5
2014	66	6.2	10.6	68.2
2015	71	6.0	11.8	74.6
2016	76	6.0	12.6	76.3
2017	73	5.1	14.0	72.6
2018	67	6.7	9.9	64.2
2019	82	6.8	11.9	70.7
2020	80	5.8	13.6	78.8
2021	93	7.3	12.7	63.4
2022	82	7.4	11.0	50
2023	98	7.9	12.2	77.6
2024	90	11.8	7.6	71.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Owatonna Alternative Learning Center 9-12

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1999	42	0.0	0.0	7.1
2000	73	6.0	12.2	28.8
2001	75	5.0	15.0	16
2002	60	6.0	10.0	18.3
2003	60	6.0	10.0	18.3
2004	68	5.6	12.1	19.1
2005	65	6.7	9.7	35.4
2006	73	7.2	10.1	52.1
2007	76	7.2	10.6	42.1
2008	78	7.5	10.4	62.8
2009	72	7.0	10.3	63.9
2010	66	7.4	8.8	72.7
2011	61	7.3	8.2	54.1
2012	65	6.1	10.6	67.7
2013	58	5.6	10.2	65.5
2014	66	6.2	10.6	68.2
2015	71	6.0	11.8	74.6
2016	76	6.0	12.6	76.3
2017	73	5.1	14.0	72.6
2018	67	6.7	9.9	64.2
2019	82	6.8	11.9	70.7
2020	80	5.8	13.6	78.8
2021	93	7.3	12.7	63.4
2022	82	7.4	11.0	50
2023	98	7.9	12.2	77.6
2024	90	11.8	7.6	71.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Owatonna Alternative Learning Center 9-12

Year	Total Expenditures Per Pupil
2019	$18,454

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Owatonna Alternative Learning Center 9-12

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 445^th of 492 High schools	Ranks 475^th of 476 High schools	9.3%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
10th Grade Reading (Owatonna Alternative Learning Center 9-12)	28.6	15.4	13.2%
10th Grade Reading (Owatonna Public School District)	59.4	53.8	5.6%
10th Grade Reading (Minnesota)	60.4	51.7	8.7%
11th Grade Math (Owatonna Alternative Learning Center 9-12)	5.9	0	5.9%
11th Grade Math (Owatonna Public School District)	50	42.3	7.7%
11th Grade Math (Minnesota)	45	36.6	8.4%
End of Course Science (Owatonna Alternative Learning Center 9-12)	4.6	0	4.6%
End of Course Science (Owatonna Public School District)	40.5	30	10.6%
End of Course Science (Minnesota)	54.4	41.8	12.5%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	82	98	19.5%
African American	11	11
American Indian	0	2
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	27	39	44.4%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	42	39	7.1%
Two or More Races	2	7	250%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	70.7%	77.6%	6.8%

Schools Near Owatonna Alternative Learning Center 9-12

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				MCA-III Math (2024)				MCA-III Reading (2024)				MCA-III Science (2024)			Per Pupil Expenditures (2019)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	MCA-III Math 7th Grade	MCA-III Math 8th Grade	MCA-III Math 11th Grade	MCA-III Math All Grades	MCA-III Reading 7th Grade	MCA-III Reading 8th Grade	MCA-III Reading 10th Grade	MCA-III Reading All Grades	MCA-III Science 8th Grade	MCA-III Science End of Course	MCA-III Science All Grades	Total
Owatonna Alternative Learning Center 9-12	Public	9-12	338 E Main St	Owatonna	55060	Steele County	Owatonna Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 444-8000	90	12	7.6	71.1%	40 (44.4%)	11 (12.2%)	31 (34.4%)	1 (1.1%)	1 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (6.7%)								(n/a)			0.0	0.0								$18,454
Owatonna Summer School 9-12	Public	9-12	338 E Main St	Owatonna	55060	Steele County	Owatonna Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 444-8000	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)												$9,614
Owatonna Night School	Public	9-12	338 E Main St	Owatonna	55060	Steele County	Owatonna Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 444-8000	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)												$3,535
Owatonna Online 9-12	Public, Virtual	9-12	338 E Main St	Owatonna	55060	Steele County	Owatonna Public School District	No	No	Yes	No	(507) 444-8008	66	0		51.5%	43 (65.2%)	7 (10.6%)	11 (16.7%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (1.5%)	1 (1.5%)	3 (4.5%)	6.1	452^nd of 480 public high schools	5.8%					(n/a)							25.0	25.0		0.0	0.0
CHOICE Technical Academy	Public, Charter	7-12	315 South Grove Ave	Owatonna	55060	Steele County	Technical Academies Of Minnesota	Yes	No	No	Yes	(507) 400-4009	44	1	43.1	75.0%	26 (59.1%)	1 (2.3%)	13 (29.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (9.1%)								(n/a)			9.1	5.0				18.8				$18,679
Owatonna Senior High	Public	9-12	1455 18th St SE	Owatonna	55060	Steele County	Owatonna Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 444-8800	1,494	84	17.6	35.5%	1,110 (74.3%)	105 (7.0%)	218 (14.6%)	9 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	50 (3.3%)	68.5	149^th of 480 public high schools	69.0%		61.8	184^th of 476 public high schools	61.3%	35			43.0	43.0			54.3	54.3		41.1	41.1	$13,052
Medford Secondary	Public	7-12	750 2nd Ave SE	Medford	55049	Steele County	Medford Public School District	No	No	No	No	(507) 214-6302	399	21	19.0	39.3%	316 (79.2%)	3 (0.8%)	67 (16.8%)	1 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (3.0%)	36.5	328^th of 480 public high schools	31.7%		29.1	367^th of 476 public high schools	22.9%	39	28.6	18.0	23.8	23.0	33.3	20.5	29.0	27.1	9.1	41.5	20.3	$10,855
Falcons Online Academy-High School	Public, Virtual	9-12	710 17th St SW	Faribault	55021	Rice County	Faribault Public School District	No	No	Yes	No	(507) 333-6000	72	4	17.1	68.1%	42 (58.3%)	16 (22.2%)	11 (15.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (4.2%)								(n/a)
Mn Correctional Facility-Faribault	Public	9-12	1101 Linden Ln	Faribault	55021	Rice County	Minnesota Department Of Corrections	No	No	No	No	(507) 334-0878	0				0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()	0 ()								(n/a)
SWMetro Waseca-Transitions	Public	9-12	501 East Elm Ave	Waseca	56093	Waseca County	Southwest Metro Intermediate 288	No	No	No	No	(952) 567-8100	10	0	18.9	60.0%	7 (70.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (10.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (20.0%)								(n/a)

Frequently Asked Questions about Owatonna Alternative Learning Center 9-12

How many students attend Owatonna Alternative Learning Center 9-12?

In the 2023-24 school year, 90 students attended Owatonna Alternative Learning Center 9-12.

What district is Owatonna Alternative Learning Center 9-12 in?

Owatonna Public School District

What is the racial makeup of Owatonna Alternative Learning Center 9-12?

Students at Owatonna Alternative Learning Center 9-12 are 44% White, 34% Hispanic, 12% African American, 7% Two or more races, 1% Asian, 1% American Indian.

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